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WLZ 7857

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,285 mi
Last recorded69,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 7857
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 68,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 67,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 66,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 63,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 63,488 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 62,395 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 62,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,492 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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WLZ 7857 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLZ 7857, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLZ 7857 registered?

WLZ 7857 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 18 September 1991.

Is WLZ 7857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 7857 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLZ 7857 have outstanding finance?

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